Sr. Physical Design Engineer
GroqFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 5-7 years of experience with clock methodology development for high-performance SoCs in advanced process nodes (7/5/3nm), along with experience in clock arch planning, clock tree synthesis flow, and implementing custom clocking solutions. Strong knowledge of clock tree quality metrics, clock verification, synthesis, place & route, STA, and Spice is required, alongside familiarity with CMOS circuit design, low power design, EM, IR, and top-level integration, and working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting skills in TCL/Python. Applicants must demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional organization skills, and be self-motivated and collaborative.
The SOC Clock Implementation Engineer will define clock methodology to influence early clock arch changes, plan and implement clocking solutions, develop simulation models for the SOC, perform physical implementation for the SOC, develop and maintain clock tree synthesis flow for block consumption, analyze clock tree quality and clock verification, and engage with various teams including RTL, Integration, Block level, LEC, STA, Power, and EMIR to ensure successful SOC development.
Develops custom RISC-V server solutions
Rivos develops high-performance and power-efficient server solutions using RISC-V, an open-source hardware instruction set architecture. Their custom hardware is designed to meet the specific needs of enterprise clients, including data centers and cloud service providers, who require reliable systems for extensive data processing and storage. Rivos stands out in the competitive server market by utilizing RISC-V technology, which allows for greater flexibility and customization compared to traditional proprietary solutions. This enables Rivos to offer tailored and cost-effective products. The company generates revenue by selling specialized servers and may also provide related services like hardware support and consulting. Rivos aims to address the unique demands of high-performance computing environments while ensuring security and efficiency.